Removal And Installation
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when raising the vehicle using the lift.
(Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")
NOTE:
- Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency.
- Remove the engine cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transmission Assembly - "ENGINE COVER ")
- Drain engine coolant by loosening the drain plug.
(Refer to the Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
- Disconnect the radiator lower hose (A).
- Remove the water inlet fitting (A).
Tightening torque: 18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb-ft)
- Remove the O-ring (A) and thermostat (B).NOTE:
- Install the thermostat jiggle valve (A) facing upwards.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Fill the engine coolant.
(Refer to Cooling System - "COOLANT ")
- Recheck coolant level.